Welcome to The Queen Katherine School
The QKS Sixth Form is housed within its own building and boasts excellent accommodation including well-equipped classrooms, computer suites, private study and social areas and a coffee and refreshment bar.Our Sixth Form community consists of 200 students, many of whom have been at the school since Year 7 but a significant number join us from other schools. All students’ attainment is exceptional and we are very proud to be placed in the top 3% of the country for progress.Our students do not get lost in the crowd. We pride ourselves on the level of care and support we provide to every individual and take time to get to know each student’s interests, needs and aspirations. This uniquely personal approach is a major factor in many students choosing to join us over other colleges and school Sixth Forms.Students are able to choose from a new suite of academic, technical and professional qualifications. We cater for all ability levels offering three curriculum pathways: A level only, A level mixed with BTEC and exclusively BTEC. We are equally as proud of the students who regularly achieve places at Oxbridge, or study degrees such as Medicine and Dentistry, as we are of those students who leave us to undertake higher apprenticeships in leading businesses, or who enter the world of work.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
917 Total
No. of Boys
427 (46.6%)
No. of Girls
490 (53.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
15.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
10.38%
A*/A grades
35.52%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
90%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
44%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Nov 26, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
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